Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences are vital to improving your professional opportunities and to contributing to Australia as an equitable, humane and innovative society.

Why study Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin?

Career opportunities

Our courses have been developed in close consultation with industry, and include a blend of theory and practice. Through these professional links we ensure that our courses are relevant, practical and deliver the skills in demand in the workplace, resulting in excellent job and career opportunities for Deakin graduates.

Industry experience

Deakin prepares you for the real world by providing opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop workplace skills. Many Deakin courses are taught by industry professionals and include industry and professional experience placements, internships and overseas study programs.

Skills and knowledge

Our courses provide the opportunity to develop an imaginative understanding and appreciation of the theory and practice of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It will also give you: an enhanced cultural sensitivity; skills and knowledge relevant to employment in the modern workforce; and an understanding of information technology tools and systems used in learning and employment.

What can I study?

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

The Arts degree is structured in a way that offers maximum flexibility. It gives you the opportunities to pursue your own interests and design courses of study that suit your needs. You may study particular areas in-depth or undertake a wide range of units.

You are required to complete at least one major sequence chosen from a variety of study areas. Up to one-third of the course may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts and Education, providing even greater possibilities for interesting course combinations.

Honours

Honours

Honours is a specialised year of study that allows you to draw together the theory and practical skills gained in previous undergraduate studies and develop an in-depth knowledge of your particular discipline through research and additional course work.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate

We aim to provide students at postgraduate level with an intellectually exciting education anchored in core disciplines and designed to develop the professional and vocational skills that are essential in the workplace of the 21st century.

Our programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences are vital to improving your own professional opportunities and to contributing to Australia as an equitable, humane and innovative society.